If you have lost your original Roku remote or if your Roku remote is not working, you can use Roku’s remote app to temporarily control your TV. You can get and use The Roku app (official) on your smartphone to operate your TV using the virtual remote. Following is the procedure to set up and use the Roku app on your device.
How to Set Up the Roku Remote App
- Install the Roku App on your iPhone (App Store) or Android phone (Play Store).
- Launch the app and sign in to the Roku account, which is the same one you are using on your Roku device.
- After this, connect your Smartphone and your Roku device to the same WIFI network.
Your Roku device will automatically connect to a WIFI network if it has the same name and password as any previously connected network.
- Then, launch the Roku App and click on the Devices option.
- Pick your Roku device from the devices list and connect to it.
How to Use the Roku Remote App
- Click on the Remote option. This will open up a virtual remote occupying your entire smartphone’s screen.
- This remote app has all the playback functions, such as play/pause, rewind, fast forward, or fast backward. You can turn up the volume on Roku with the volume control buttons.
- You can move up, down, right, or left using the arrow keys.
- Also, get the primary buttons on your Traditional remote, such as Back, Home, Power, OK, Microphone, and Asterisk (*).
- Additionally, you will get some advanced control buttons.
- Settings – Access the Settings menu.
- Keyboard – Use the virtual keyboard to type anything you want on your Roku TV.
- Search – Search for the channels.
- Private Listening (Headphone icon) – Connect your headphones to your mobile device and press this button to pair them. Enjoy private listening on Roku TV.
- Choose the feature of your choice and control your Roku device through your smartphone.
What are the Features of the Roku Remote App
The Roku Remote app is fully integrated with the Roku OS for better accessibility. Using this to your advantage, you can perform various actions on your Roku TV. Some features and actions you can perform with the Roku remote app are as follows.
- Add Channels to your Roku TV.
- Launch any channels on Roku
- Cancel subscriptions on Roku
- Cast Media files from your phone to Roku TV.
- Easily access The Roku Channel app on your TV.
- Enhance your voice command feature.
Are there any third-party Remote Apps for Roku?
Yes. There are plenty of third-party remote apps available in Android and iPhone app stores to control Roku. Just install the app on the respective devices, set it up, and start using its remote feature.
If you have any questions regarding Roku TV features and controls, you can always join my community forum and take part in the discussion. You will for sure get the answers to your questions and unlock many unknown features on your Roku device.
FAQ
There is no way you can use the Roku Remote app without WIFI. However, if your smartphone has an IR Blaster feature, you can install third-party remote apps to control your Roku as it utilizes IR instead of WIFI.
If the Roku app fails to work and you have a problem controlling your Roku TV, you can delete the app on Roku TV and re-install it on your mobile.
